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Which subject	English
What topic	hamlet
What length (min)	30
What age group	Year or Grade 10
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan: Hamlet

Topic

Hamlet

Objectives

To understand the central themes and characters of Shakespeare's "Hamlet."
To analyse key excerpts for language and meaning.
To engage in a group discussion about the moral dilemmas in the play.

Materials

Copies of selected excerpts from "Hamlet"
Whiteboard and markers
Projector (optional)
Notebooks and pens for students
Handouts with discussion questions

Grade/Age Group

Year 10

Subject

English

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Length

30 minutes

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson corresponds to the UK National Curriculum for English, focusing on literary analysis, critical thinking, and understanding of classic literature.

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length	Details
1	Introduction to Hamlet	5 mins	Briefly introduce the play, its author, and its significance in literature.
2	Reading Excerpts	10 mins	Divide the class into small groups; assign them specific excerpts of Hamlet to read.
3	Group Analysis	5 mins	Groups discuss themes and characters in their excerpts, guided by provided questions.
4	Class Discussion	5 mins	Facilitate a whole-class discussion on the moral dilemmas presented in the play.
5	Wrap-Up	3 mins	Summarise key points from the discussion; reinforce understanding of themes and characters.
6	Homework Assignment	2 mins	Assign students to write a brief reflection on the moral dilemmas faced by Hamlet.

Homework

Students will write a brief reflection (300 words) on the moral dilemmas faced by Hamlet, illustrating their understanding of the themes discussed in class. This reflection will be collected during the next lesson without student presentations.